CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Uch-Memorial Health System

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $59
  • Cash Discount Price: $75
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Uch-Memorial Health System is $59. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $75. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 4.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$75

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$59

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$13.63

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $13.63 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $75 (550%)
Insurance Median: $59 (433%)
Cash: $75 (550% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $59 (433% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $13.63 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 433% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 333%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna $14 - $109 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $81 103%
Cigna $14 - $35 103%
Cms $14 103%
Devoted Health $14 103%
Humana $14 103%
Kaiser $14 - $72 103%
Select Health $14 - $37 103%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $81 103%
Kaiser Public Option $27 - $49 198%
Kaiser Kp Select $36 - $65 264%
Simplified Benefits Administration $38 - $83 279%
Denver Health Medical Plan $59 - $106 433%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $64 - $115 470%
First Health $70 - $126 514%
Multiplan $84 - $151 616%
Phcs $84 - $151 616%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals